Poetry

Blog Post Fawzi al-Bakri: An Acerbic Local Poet Who Gave Voice to the Poor of Jerusalem

A caustic poet who was at the heart of the city’s intellectual life in the 1980s

Bio Ibrahim Tuqan

An eloquent poet and Arabist whose verses inspired millions across the Arab world

Blog Post Jerusalem Hotel: A Journey into History, Heritage, and Arabic Poetry Just Steps from Damascus Gate

From 19th-century family home to iconic Jerusalem hotel

Blog Post Arts, Crafts, and Poetry in Jerusalem’s Yabous Cultural Centre

Jerusalem’s Yabous Cultural Centre provides a space for Palestinians to express their creative talents and exhibit their handmade arts and crafts.

Bio Hanan Awwad

An academic and prolific author who believed that poetry was a way to bring about change, give a voice to Palestinians, and promote peace

Bio Salma Khadra Jayyusi

A poet and anthologist who spearheaded a massive effort to make Arabic literature available to English-speaking readers